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FROM THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
India Today
UNABRIDGED DISASTERS
PILLAR TO PERIL • In under a month, 12 bridges have collapsed in Bihar. It’s all down to technical ineptness, bad material and collusion
A PRE-POLL UNDERCUT
A Reality Check for the MVA
SUKHU COMES OUT STRONGER
MALADIES GALORE
SIDDARAMAIAH ON THE BACK FOOT
LESSONS IN PODIATRY
A HOUSE DIVIDED • Who was to blame for the BJP’s loss of ground in UP? After a bruising round of self-interrogation, the party is roiled by a rift that puts even Yogi’s future at stake
THE GOLD QUEST
CHASING A HIGHER GOAL
A RING OF DETERMINATION
DOUBLE DESIRE
INDIA’S SHUTTLE DUOPOLY
AIMING TO BE THE FIRST
HOPING TO MAKE A SPLASH
LIFTING A NATION’S HOPES
SET TO TAKE A BOW
TOPSPIN WHIZ
WIND IN HER SAILS
THE OTHER CHARGERS • ON THEIR DAY, ALL OF THESE INDIAN ATHLETES CAN ADD TO THE LUSTRE OF PARIS WITH THEIR SHOTS, STROKES, TAKEDOWNS AND PUNCHES
WHO TO WATCH WHEN • THE BIG DAYS FOR THE INDIAN CONTINGENT AND OTHER TOP EVENTS
THE NEW DUNKI ROUTES • Despite the horror stories surrounding the ‘dunki’ or illegal migrant route to the West, the lure of a better life for young men in Gujarat, Punjab and other states has seen them pursue newer ways and routes to cross international borders. india today speaks to families in Gujarat to find out what fuels the growing human trafficking economy and who is behind it
IN PURSUIT OF A DEADLY GOAL • The potential rewards such as better pay and improved living conditions in the US outweigh life-threatening risks of illegal immigration
A NEW WORLD OF WORK • Digital innovations have prompted employers to seek a balance between the human and technological workforces to maximise potential. The second chapter of the INDIA TODAY HR Insights in Chennai was aimed at charting the course towards this modern workplace
Your Career Goldmine
CHASING THE MONSOON
Golden Milestone • Bhutan celebrates 50 years of tourism with a range of special events
THE HOTTEST NEW HOTEL OPENINGS IN INDIA
JOURNEYS INTO THE PAST • Two books that offer travel inspiration and unique cultural insights
STARRY NIGHTS
CHASING THE MONSOON • FROM MUNNAR TO KOCHI AND ONWARDS TO WAYANAD, MAKING THE MOST OF KERALA’S WET SEASON
PICTURE-PERFECT WEDDINGS • We sure love our big fat weddings. Here are India’s best wedding destinations, with suggestions for where to stay and get the most stunning shots
The Road Less TRAVELLED • If you can’t bear the thought of getting wet, Nubra’s precipitation-free, high-altitude desert setting may be just the thing for you
MAKING SENSE OF INDIA
HIT BY WANDERLUST • Everyone’s favourite Heeramandi heartthrob, Taha Shah Badussha shares his enchanting travel experiences—from Cannes to monsoon getaways
iSpy • Your guide to the hottest new stores and products
MAKING SENSE OF INDIA
A VISUAL DELIGHT • Here’s why this new home decor studio in Guwahati is your gateway to affordable opulence
The Homing...